City · Analamanga
Prayer times in Ivato
Residents of and visitors to Ivato can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Ivato is a city in Madagascar, in Analamanga, with about 52,376 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Ivato today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ivato
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ivato change through the year
Prayer times in Ivato vary a lot between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at about 3:47 AM and Maghrib at 6:26 PM, for a day of 13 h 16 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:04 AM and Maghrib to 5:22 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h. That is a difference of 2 h 16 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:21 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:04 AM | 6:22 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:22 PM | 6:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 3:47 AM | 5:10 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:11 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:44 PM |
Ivato lies right next to Antananarivo (14 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Ivato comes at almost exactly the same time as Antananarivo. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Ivato
The Qibla in Ivato is at 349.1° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,550 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 349.1°.
Fasting hours in Ivato during Ramadan
For those fasting in Ivato, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:29 PM and imsak at 4:12 AM on the first day, 14 h 06 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:10 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 33 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Madagascar.
Where Ivato is located
Ivato lies at 18.8000° S, 47.4833° E, in Analamanga, in Madagascar. The nearest administrative centre is Antananarivo, 14 km away. Close by you will find Ambohidratrimo (6 km), Antananarivo (14 km), and Ambohitrolomahitsy (24 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ivato
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Analamanga, Madagascar
- Population
- 52,376
- Coordinates
- -18.80000, 47.48333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 349.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,550 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ivato
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ivato is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:58 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 46 minutes around 21 June: 3:00 PM for the majority, 3:46 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Ivato in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Ivato
- Ambohidratrimo6 km · west
- Antananarivo14 km · south-east
- Ambohitrolomahitsy24 km · north-east
- Imerintsiatosika27 km · south-west
- Sadabe29 km · north-east
- Alarobia32 km · south-east
- Ankazondandy33 km · east
- Manjakandriana36 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ivato
When is Maghrib in Ivato?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:22 PM on 21 June and 6:26 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Ivato?
Fajr in Ivato depends on the season: about 3:47 AM on 21 December and about 5:04 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Ivato differ from Antananarivo?
Hardly: Ivato is only 14 km from Antananarivo, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
What is the Qibla direction in Ivato?
The Qibla in Ivato is 349.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,550 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Ivato?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.